November 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” MOF controls skin development by regulating genes for mitochondria and cilia.
October 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 353 citations
,
July 2015 in “Molecular immunology” Porcine skin is very similar to human skin, making it a useful model for research.
81 citations
,
February 2014 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Activating Nrf2 in skin cells causes skin disease similar to chloracne in mice.
56 citations
,
September 2010 in “Veterinary pathology” Certain mouse strains develop a skin condition similar to a human hair loss disease due to genetic defects.
18 citations
,
October 2020 in “Radiation Research” Some drugs may help treat both COVID-19 and radiation injury.
25 citations
,
December 2007 in “Developmental biology” Clim proteins are essential for maintaining healthy corneas and hair follicles.
450 citations
,
January 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
63 citations
,
February 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Polydopamine is a safe, effective, and permanent hair dye that turns gray hair black in one hour.
29 citations
,
November 2019 in “Journal of dermatological science” Studying premature aging syndromes helps understand human aging and suggests potential treatments.
22 citations
,
August 2020 in “Cells” TGM3 is important for skin and hair structure and may help diagnose cancer.
18 citations
,
July 2010 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” The vitamin D receptor helps regulate skin and hair health independently of its usual vitamin D ligand.
10 citations
,
February 2021 in “PLoS biology” Corin helps control salt and sweat release in sweat glands.
6 citations
,
November 2022 in “Development” New research shows that skin diversity is influenced by different types of dermal fibroblasts and their development, especially involving the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
2 citations
,
August 2023 in “Life” Bioinspired polymers are promising for advanced medical treatments and tissue repair.
November 2023 in “Biology” Lower hair copper and copper-to-zinc ratio are linked to more severe coronary artery disease.
2 citations
,
September 2010 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Transplant patients on immunosuppressive medications have a higher risk of skin cancer, and managing this involves balancing medication with cancer risk.
11 citations
,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” New protein changes may be involved in the immune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata.
1 citations
,
May 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man developed a rare skin condition and drug-induced lupus, highlighting the need for biopsy in diagnosing skin issues caused by sunlight.
Different types of sun exposure damage skin cells and immune cells, with chronic exposure leading to more severe and lasting damage.
24 citations
,
July 2019 in “Cochrane library” Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.
41 citations
,
April 2016 in “Journal of experimental botany” RACB in barley is crucial for cell polarity and nucleus positioning, aiding fungal infection.
6 citations
,
October 2016 in “Journal of Chemotherapy” A man lost all his hair as a rare side effect after hepatitis C treatment.
May 2023 in “Clinical and translational neuroscience” Tailored neurorehabilitation programs improve life quality for post-COVID-19 patients.
10 citations
,
March 2014 in “Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation” Malondialdehyde-modified DNA may trigger an immune response in alopecia areata patients.
17 citations
,
May 2015 in “Cell transplantation” Genetically modified stem cells from human hair follicles can lower blood sugar and increase survival in diabetic mice.
276 citations
,
April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that mouse models are helpful but have limitations for skin wound healing research, and suggests using larger animals and genetically modified mice for better human application.
41 citations
,
December 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The conclusion is that a new biopsy technique and humidity chamber help study skin mites better and suggest mite overpopulation may cause skin diseases.
119 citations
,
May 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Nanoparticles can deliver vaccines through hair follicles, triggering immune responses and providing protection.
22 citations
,
June 2012 in “PLOS ONE” Cholesterol-related compounds can stop hair growth and cause inflammation in a type of scarring hair loss.